Elena

Elena developed an interest in animal rights in high school after she was given a copy of Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation, which encouraged her to combine her passion for writing with her hunger for animal liberation. After graduating from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, she joined PETA’s content team so that she could make a bigger impact for animals while working alongside inspiring, like-minded people. In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar, skateboarding, thrifting, and adding to her vast collection of vegan skincare and makeup products.

Mercy, Not Murder: PETA’s Campaign to Urge the Catholic Church to Condemn Bullfighting
Mercy, Not Murder: PETA’s Campaign to Urge the Catholic Church to Condemn Bullfighting

With the election of Pope Leo XIV, PETA is continuing our plea to the Vatican to cut ties with the bloody bullfighting industry. See how we’re spreading a divine message of compassion.

Cool, Caffeinated, and Compassionate: A Vegan Guide to Starbucks’ Summer Drink Lineup
Food
Cool, Caffeinated, and Compassionate: A Vegan Guide to Starbucks’ Summer Drink Lineup

Starbucks is serving up serious summer vibes with limited-edition seasonal drinks. Here’s a vegan guide to the Starbucks summer menu.

Caught: West Coast Game Park Safari Owner Facing Felony Charges in Animal Deaths, Neglect
Caught: West Coast Game Park Safari Owner Facing Felony Charges in Animal Deaths, Neglect

Drugs, animal suffering, and scandal: Find out what authorities uncovered in a high-stakes raid of an Oregon roadside hellhole known as West Coast Game Park Safari.

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4 Groundbreaking Ways PETA Is Using Tech to Liberate Animals
4 Groundbreaking Ways PETA Is Using Tech to Liberate Animals

What happens when cutting-edge tech meets unstoppable compassion? Learn how PETA is harnessing the power of AI and VR to revolutionize animal-rights advocacy.

Germany Goes Vegan? ‘National Geographic’ Just Spotlighted PETA Germany’s Bold Vision for the Future
Germany Goes Vegan? ‘National Geographic’ Just Spotlighted PETA Germany’s Bold Vision for the Future

Imagine a world with less food insecurity, less pollution, and more compassion. According to a new PETA Germany paper covered in “National Geographic,” this future is possible. Here’s how.

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Squeak Back to the ’80s: PETA’s Rat-Themed Prom That Took NYC by Storm
Squeak Back to the ’80s: PETA’s Rat-Themed Prom That Took NYC by Storm

To “squeak” up for NYC’s rodent residents, PETA threw a totally tubular prom party—and yes, it was rat-themed. Here’s what went down at the most epic, ’80s-inspired bash of the year.

Gentle Skincare, Cruelty-Free: Vegan Dupes for CeraVe, Cetaphil, and More
Personal Care & Fashion
Gentle Skincare, Cruelty-Free: Vegan Dupes for CeraVe, Cetaphil, and More

If you’re after gentle, fragrance-free skincare, you’re in the right spot. Put down the CeraVe and Cetaphil and try THESE vegan dupes instead.

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Why Emu Oil Is Cruel and How It’s Extracted
Personal Care & Fashion
Why Emu Oil Is Cruel and How It’s Extracted

The skincare industry hides the truth about emu oil: where emu oil comes from, how emu oil is extracted, and why it is cruel.

5 Reasons Why Jumping Spiders Are Not ‘Pets’
Animal Companions
5 Reasons Why Jumping Spiders Are Not ‘Pets’

If you come across videos of “pet” jumping spiders on TikTok, don’t hit “share.” Here are five reasons why jumping spiders are not “pets.”

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Beat the Summer Heat With These Cooling Vests for Dogs
Animal Companions
Beat the Summer Heat With These Cooling Vests for Dogs

Keeping your dog cool on hot summer days isn’t just a comfort—it’s a necessity. Here are some cooling vests for dogs to help beat the heat!

A Little Human Food as a Treat? 10 Foods You Can Share With Your Dog
Animal Companions
A Little Human Food as a Treat? 10 Foods You Can Share With Your Dog

Want to share a snack with your canine companion without worry? These “human” foods make for tasty, nutritious dog treats!

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Fashion Police! 12 Times PETA Called Out Hermès for Being an Accessory to Murder
Fashion Police! 12 Times PETA Called Out Hermès for Being an Accessory to Murder

It’s the fashion police! Hermès is an accessory to murder—and PETA is out to bust this bloody brand. Here are some iconic PETA actions urging the brand to ditch wild-animal skins.

Compassionate and Caliente! 10 Vegan Hot Chips to Fire Up Your Snack Game
Food
Compassionate and Caliente! 10 Vegan Hot Chips to Fire Up Your Snack Game

Whether you like a mild kick in your chip, or you want your snack to make you sweat, there are vegan hot chips out there for everyone.

VIDEO: Pigs Slowly Asphyxiate at ‘Animal Welfare Certified’ Slaughterhouses
VIDEO: Pigs Slowly Asphyxiate at ‘Animal Welfare Certified’ Slaughterhouses

Slaughterhouses are using this extremely cruel and painful stunning method—and “animal welfare” groups approve of it.

Beyond Meat Launches New Chicken Pieces: Where to Buy and What to Make
Food
Beyond Meat Launches New Chicken Pieces: Where to Buy and What to Make

Beyond Meat just released Beyond Chicken Pieces—learn where you can buy them, explore easy recipes, and find out how healthy they are.

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